I was writing a handout on plastics for the patients up here and discovered that recycling code 7 means the container is made of polycarbonate, which is a source of the dreaded bisphenol A (BpA). So then I went to look in my cupboard and discovered the little cups of organic applesauce I had bought [...]
Supplements, not Substitutes The goal is for fresh fruits and vegetables to form a major portion of the diet, to be the main course rather than a side dish. The benefits from fruits and veggies are not derived solely from the vitamins; they can therefore not be obtained from the use of multivitamin pills as [...]
Stages of Change Big lifestyle changes like a change in the diet require preparation, emotional as well as logistical Pre-contemplation – Not yet acknowledging that there is a problem behavior that needs to be changed Contemplation – Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready or sure of wanting to make a change [...]